FY March 2026 Q3 Financial Summary [IFRS] (Consolidated)

Performance Overview

For the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026, consolidated performance recorded revenue of JPY 9,443.2 billion (up 2.3% YoY), operating income of JPY 1,283.97 billion (up 21.0% YoY), profit before tax of JPY 1,298.571 billion (up 16.0% YoY), and net income attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 947.776 billion (up 12.4% YoY). Due to the partial spin-off of the financial business, the financial business has been classified as a discontinued operation, and results for continuing operations only are presented. Net income including discontinued operations was a loss of JPY 395.83 billion. By segment, the Imaging & Sensing Solutions segment showed significant growth in both revenue and operating income, while Game & Network Services and Music segments also recorded increased revenue and profits. Conversely, the Film and Entertainment Technology & Services segments experienced revenue decline.

Dividends and Future Outlook

The annual dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 is JPY 25.00 per share (interim JPY 12.50, year-end JPY 12.50), unchanged from the previous fiscal year. Full-year earnings guidance forecasts revenue of JPY 12.3 trillion (up 2.2% YoY), operating income of JPY 1.54 trillion (up 20.6% YoY), and net income attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 1.13 trillion (up 5.9% YoY). The earnings forecast incorporates the impact of US tariff policies and a revaluation gain of approximately JPY 45 billion from additional acquisitions of Peanuts Holdings LLC equity. Losses from discontinued operations due to the financial business spin-off are also factored in, with net loss including discontinued operations projected at JPY 230 billion.